Riesling is a versatile white wine varietal known for its high acidity and aromatic complexity, with flavors ranging from green apple and citrus to apricot and honey. In Germany, Rieslings are often light-bodied with bright acidity and delicate notes of lime, green apple, and slate-like minerality. In Alsace, France, Riesling is typically dry, fuller-bodied, and displays intense notes of stone fruit, floral honey, and spice. In New York State, they often feature flavors of green apple, citrus, peach, and apricot, with underlying notes of floral honeysuckle and wet stone.
